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Do you want to improve the education system for future learners? If so, then Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies degree could be the ideal degree for you. Offered online and on GCU’s main campus, this educational studies program examines classroom teaching concepts and pedagogical practices in dynamic academic settings. This degree program’s curriculum can prepare you for a career aimed at improving learning environments. Continue reading to learn about potential career outcomes for graduates of GCU’s BS in Educational Studies program:

Designed to afford learners the skills that they need to teach economics and business to junior high and high school students, the Bachelor of Science in Business for Secondary Education degree can prepare you to pursue initial teacher licensure. This program can prepare you to inspire entrepreneurial innovation and business success in your future students. Continue reading to learn what else you can expect from this BS in business program:

Are you considering a career teaching young children and have an interest in special education? If so, then Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education can put you on a path toward your career goals. This degree can prepare you to recognize and help children with developmental delays, as well as pursue certification in early childhood education and early childhood special education. To determine if you’d enjoy a career in early childhood special education, consider the following questions:

Designed to prepare students for a career educating young children, Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education can ready you to instruct infants through primary students. This program is offered by the College of Education and provides you with coursework and teaching fundamentals that can put you on a path to become a highly effective teacher. The program’s curriculum is in alignment with national teaching standards and prepares you to pursue your grades K-3 initial licensure. The following are some of the courses you will take while earning an early childhood education degree:

Are you hoping to become a highly effective elementary educator? If so, then consider earning Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, which can provide you with the groundwork to flourish as an instructor for elementary students. Offered by GCU’s College of Education, the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education is designed to prepare you for a future as a grade 1-8 educator. In this degree program, you study theory and participate in field experience in perfect balance to ready you for effective leadership in diverse classroom settings. If you’re interested in working in this profession, then continue reading to learn the answers to common questions about careers in elementary education:

If you are interested in working in education and want to help children with diverse learning needs, then a career in special education may be the perfect path for you. Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education dual degree is offered by the College of Education. It is aligned with national professional teaching standards and can ready you for a career in special education. You can complete this Arizona State Board of Education-approved and regionally accredited elementary education and special education dual degree program online, in evening classes or at our main campus. Read on to learn how earning this bachelor’s degree can prepare you to make an impact:

Teaching is a rewarding profession. If you are interested in becoming an English teacher for middle school or high school students, Grand Canyon University can help you get there with our Bachelor of Arts in English for Secondary Education program. By enrolling in this program, you can gain classroom skills such as:

When you become a teacher for middle school and high school students, you can help open their eyes to new academic pursuits, including STEM subjects such as biology. If you want to enroll in GCU’s Bachelor of Science in Biology for Secondary Education program, you’ll take core courses such as:

Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education program is a great option for anyone interested in a career as an educator for young children. Offered through the College of Education, this degree program can provide you with the fundamentals for becoming a highly qualified teacher and the knowledge that you need to pursue an early childhood initial licensure. If you’re wondering if a career in early childhood education is right for you, then ask yourself the following questions:

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